Chicken Taco Salad with Salsa Dressing
Ingredients
- For the Salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 6 cups romaine or mixed lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- ½ cup red bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- ½ avocado, sliced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- ¼ cup tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips
- For the Salsa Dressing:
- ½ cup salsa (mild or medium)
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Cook and season the chicken, then shred or dice it.
- Step 2: Chop vegetables and assemble the salad base in a large bowl.
- Step 3: Whisk together the salsa dressing ingredients.
- Step 4: Add the chicken to the salad and drizzle with dressing.
- Step 5: Toss gently to coat ingredients evenly.
- Step 6: Garnish with avocado slices and tortilla strips before serving.